The Ādi Granth, or the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs (1877) · 465

Issue (to us) wares and let us traffic (with them)!, n \

(2). By the wholesale merchant (I) was sent to (his) wholesale merchant (= the Guru). Priceless is the jewel, priceless the stock of goods. The well-disposed mediator ( = broker) I obtained for a friend. I got wares (and) my mind (became) immovable. (3). There is no fear of a thief, nor of wind or water. Easily the purchase (is effected), easily it is taken away.' By acquiring the True one no pain is incurred. In perfect safety I have brought (him) home. (4). Profit is obtained and rejoicing is made.

Blessed be the perfect wholesale merchant, who is bestowing (his goods). This trafac is obtained by some rare disciple. Nanak brought (home) a fruitful' batch of goods.

(1). My virtues (or) vices he does not at all take into consideration. He does not look at my form, colour and decoration. My discretion and conduct are by no means scrutinized by him. Seizing my arm the beloved one brought me to the bed.

Hear 0 friend, my beloved rendered me assistance.,,., ■ ^

futti^g his hind on my head he protected me, making me his own; what do these ignorant

, ^^^-^ i,,„,,t. fem. and so likewise % y^J^ must be taken as a snbstnnt. fem. Literally: the buying and taking away (are) easily (effected).

EAG ASA; MAH. V., SABD VIII. IX. (LXXV. LXXVI.) 525

My husband is met with, all pain is overcome.

In my courtyard is the splendour (of) the moon.

All ornaments, splendour (and) flowers (are on my) neck.

By the beloved a look was cast (on me), I obtained all treasures.

Obsequiousness to the wicked enemies ceased.

(4). She is always happy, she always enjoys pleasures.

The nine treasures of the name are in (her) house, she is satisfied.

Nanak says: when she is ornamented by her beloved:

She is lastingly a happy married wife (and) with her husband. *

(1). Having offered a gift they perform worship.

He ' is taking and giving (them), they deny it. To which gate thou wilt have to go, 0 Brahman! At that gate thou wilt repent.

Pause. Such Brahmans are drowned, 0 brother I Without cause they excogitate wickedness. (2). In (his) heart is greediness, he wanders about (like) mad. He calumniates (other people) and puts a load on (his) head (thereby). Being carried away by the Maya he does not think. Being led astray he wanders about in many ways. (3). Outwardly he puts on many garbs. Inside has alighted the giddiness of sensual objects.- He teaches others and does himself not undorstanil it. Such a Brahman will not be saved in any way. (4). 0 foolish Brahman, remember the Lord! He is seeing and hearing (and) with thee. Nanak says: if it be (thy) lot. Give up pride and cling to the feet of the Guru!

(1). Pain and sickness have left (my) body, (my) mind (has) become pure by singing the excellences of Hari.

I rejoice, having met with the pious, now my mind does not wander anywhere.

Pause. My heart is quenched by the word of the Guru, 0 mother!

Anxious inquietude and all doubt is extinct, the cooling Guru is obtained with natural ease. (2). (My) running (mind) is stopped, the only One is comprehended, it dwells now in an immovable place. Seeing the sight of thy saints, who are saving the world, it remains satiated.

' The subject is here very likely God, though not expressed in any way. " UfJ = Uffj s.f. giddiness; the turning round (as in a whirlpool).

526 RAG ASA; MAH. V., SABD X. XI. (LXXVII. LXXVIII.)

(3). The sins of (my) life have fallen behind me, the feet of the immovable saint ( = the Guru) are

With natural inclination sings (my) mind a song of eongratulation, now death will not devour it again. (4) The powerful cause of causes is giving me comfort, my king Han, Han. Muttering thy name Nanak lives, thou art with me throughout and my assistant.

Pause. The slanderer cries aloud and laments.

The Supreme Brahm, the Lord is forgotten (by him), the slanderer earns (therefore) his own doing. (I) If one become his companion (or) take him with oneself.